Obituaries

R. Arden Moon

Lansing, Michigan. Age 78, passed away January 1, 2015. He was born August 23, 1936, in Burr Oak, Kansas, the son of the late Ralph and Clara Moon. Arden completed his undergraduate degree at Ft. Hays in Kansas and his graduate degree from the University of Kansas at Lawrence. He was a Mott fellow at […]

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Mary Louise (Kruger) Grace

Mary passed away peacefully and entered into Heaven on December 31, 2014, at the age of 93. She was retired from special transportation as a driver for handicapped children. She was currently of DeWitt, Michigan. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, bowling, golfing, playing pool, and watching the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves. She mostly enjoyed spending […]

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Wylodean Overton

Age 95, of Lansing, Michigan, passed away December 30, 2014.  She was born in Weakley Co., TN on June 21, 1919 to John and Susan Vera (Coats) Lane. Wylodean and her husband, Jay, moved to Lansing in 1938 and together they owned and operated Colonial Cleaners.  She was the “Sweet Heart” of Lansing Commandry #25. […]

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Helen L. Peterson

Age 92, of Holt, MI, passed away December 30, 2014. She was born February 16, 1922, in Flint, MI, the daughter of the late William and Mary Hesling. Helen graduated from Flint Central High School in 1938. Soon after graduation she met Gilbert Peterson and the rest was history. She worked for the Flint Public […]

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Larry J. Laxton

 Age 82, of Lansing, MI, passed away December 29, 2014. He was born November 22, 1932, in Mason, MI, the son of Lawrence and Ann Laxton. He was a lifelong Lansing resident. Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 and went on to work for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years. Larry married […]

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Bette M. Bertochini

Bette M. Bertochini, after a life in service to God, passed away on December 28, 2014.  Born October 8, 1929, in Muskegon, Michigan, she was the child of Fred and Mabel Brown.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great- & great-great-grandmother.  She married Gilbert James Bertocchini on August 8, 1948.  Their love […]

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Rose M. Pavia

Age 83, of Hubbardston, MI, passed away December 26, 2014. She was born February 16, 1931, in Oneonta, New York, the daughter of George, Sr. and Gladys Graham. The funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Her family will receive friends at the funeral […]

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Mary Jane Place

Age 93, of Okemos, MI, passed away December 26, 2014. She was born June 25, 1921, in San Diego, CA, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Adeline Carlson. A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2015.  The time, date and location will be announced.

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Marjory M. Barnhart Platte

Age 87, passed away December 27, 2014.  She was born February 24, 1927, in Lansing.  Marge was a very proud employee of Holt Public Schools from 1957, when she began, until her official retirement in 1982.  After a short retirement period, Marge began to substitute wherever she was needed throughout the district for a total […]

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Lester L. Kibbey

Age 88, of Holt, MI, passed away December 24, 2014. He was born May 25, 1926, in Michigan. He retired from Oldsmobile. Lester is survived by his wife, Mildred, and many other family members and friends. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. […]

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Gary Albert Mitchell

  Age 80, of Delta Township, MI, passed away on December 26, 2014.  He was born on May 26, 1934 to Erwin and Grace (Gilbertson) Mitchell.  He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church; a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force; graduated from Alpena High School, and Michigan State University.  He retired in 1996 as […]

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Fred T. Stowell Jr.

  Age 90, formerly of Holt, Michigan, died on December 23, 2014. Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Ethyel and sons Michael and Fred Stowell.  He is survived by his son Ronald and daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Marc Simpson. He is also survived by his two brothers, Ivan Earl and Wayne and sister […]

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Ronald James Houska

St. Johns, MI 12/3/38 – 12/24/14 Tool and die maker at Diamond Reo and the State of Michigan. Dad enjoyed many years of retirement in Florida. He will always be remembered by his family and all who knew him for his sharp sense of humor, kindness, and creativity. Survived by his three daughters: Rhonda (Roger) […]

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Erich M. Beurmann

Age 83, passed away on December 23, 2014.  He was born in Lansing on December 29, 1930, to Ronald and Dorthey (Spalding) Beurmann.  He graduated from East Lansing High School and was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  He was an owner of Beurmann-Marshall Co.; and a member of the Automobile Club of […]

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Wayne B. Castle

Age 82, passed away December 19, 2014.  He was born July 26, 1932, in Maple Rapids, MI.  Wayne graduated from Everett High School in 1950, then joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Military Police.  In 1955, Wayne became a police officer, working for the Lansing Police Department until retiring in 1985.  Being too active […]

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Charles F. "Chuck" Hineline

  Age 79, of Lansing, MI, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2014. Chuck enjoyed fishing, bowling, hunting, and woodworking. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He worked for Oldsmobile (General Motors) for 30 years and then Builders Square for 10 years. He enlisted in the United States […]

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William S. Bubb

Age 62, of Holt, MI, passed away December 18, 2014. He was born June 17, 1952, in Williamsport, PA. There will be no service. Memorial contributions may be made to PACC 911 (Phoenix Animal Care Coalition), 10645 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 200-516, Phoenix, AZ 85028 or to Pet Support Services, Inc., P.O. Box 80976, Lansing, […]

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Lawrence A. Rost

Age 78, of Haslett, MI, passed away December 18, 2014. He was born October 17, 1936, in Potterville, MI, the son of Frances and Geneva Rost. He was a longtime barber in Haslett, MI. A private family service will be held.

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Allan K. Orler

Age 87, of Holt, MI, formerly of San Francisco, CA, passed away December 17, 2014.  He was born in Vulcan, MI on July 14, 1927 to Leon and Violet (Tarr) Orler and had lived in Lansing from 1929 to 1959 before he moved to San Francisco. He attended Michigan State University, graduating from the University […]

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